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Ann in New York reevaluates love as Paul Hayden, a floor man in Moline, writes hopeful letters offering a life together. She learns of his steady job and longs to reach him, deciding to visit Moline to confirm their future, while familiar faces influence her choice.
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Radio pioneers and early tests of wireless telephony
Uncle Ray recalls 1918 era radio history noting Alfred Goldsmith's defense of radio, Lee De Forest innovations, and early wireless tests from New York to Paris. He highlights broadcasts before World War I and the spread of wireless telephone, ending with a teaser for tomorrow's topic on electric radio waves.
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College of the City of New York
Goldsmith
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Yale
Chicago
de Forest
New York City
United States Navy
Europe
Eiffel Tower
Paris
New York
de Fore
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Harrison in Hollywood recounts Warner Brothers Virginia City junket
Hollywood correspondent Paul Harrison describes the Warner Brothers promotion trip to Reno and Virginia City to launch a new film. He notes studio costs around 75000 dollars, Reno’s 10000 line on trains, 800000 spent in 24 hours, and mixed reactions from locals and stars amid crowds and controversy.
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Virginia City
Nevada
Hollywood
Warner Brothers
Reno
Bank Club
Real Names Behind Old Hollywood Pseudonyms
Readers are invited to match well known stage and screen figures to their birth names. Gladys Smith portrayed a curly headed star, Harriette Lake answers to Maisie, Rosine Bernard inspires young actors, Samuel Clemens created beloved fictional boys, and Joe Yule Jr leads youth at the box office.
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Gladys Smith
Harriette Lake
Maisie
Rosine Bernard
Samuel Clemens
Joe Yule, Jr
New Routes to East and West Bring New Ideas of How to Live
The article describes a controversial Reno premiere with delayed Hollywood guests and police guarding actors as patrons demand refunds after a chaotic rollout. It also discusses historical shifts in commerce and governance sparked by new sea routes, the rise of capitalism, and Dutch and English resistance to foreign rulers leading to abjurations in 1581 and early modern political ideas.
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Reno
Hollywood
Florence
Medicis
Europe
Rome
The Story Of Democracy by Hendrik van Loon
A brief literary feature outlines democracy through history and civic ideals. Hendrik van Loon traces roots, struggles, and the evolving concept shaping nations and citizens. The piece reflects on public virtue, institutions, and the role of education in democratic society.
Are Women More Honest Than Men Debate
A columnist cites a librarian and Dr. J Larson on honesty differences. The librarian notes more missing books and evasion at women's colleges, while Larson reports men tell blunt lies and women use evasive, indirect deception making detection harder.
McKenney on Bridge Discusses Global Card Variations and a Tricky Hand
McKenny explains international suits from cups to bells and notes card counts vary by country. The column analyzes a hand where North attempted a trap with five spades. South must infer North's holdings from the bidding and decide where to play.
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Spain
Germany
India
Persia
North
Does It Pay to Know a Lot
A humorous note on truth and deception contrasts women with machines in detecting lies. The writer claims modern lie detector devices fail to outwit a skilled liar and that both hardened and nervous liars stumble before a system that catches more than ego. The column ends with a tease question.
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